"I was amazed how many other members in Jakarta share the same interests as me. And some of them come from Norway, too ! "

Megan Turner

"It's a really helpful site: Via InterNations, we found an international playgroup for our kids (6 and 8 years old) here in Jakarta."

InterNations - The Place for Filipinos in Jakarta

Mabuhay! to all Filipinos in
Jakarta! Searching for other Filipinos
in Jakarta? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips
from fellow Filipinos for example, where in Jakarta
can I find a Filipino restaurant? Or where
in Jakarta can I find some halo-halo?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Jakarta
community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of
Filipino expats, coming from all corners of
the Philippines,
from Manila, Cebu, Davao,
and many more.

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Find More Information in Our Jakarta Expat Guides

Moving to Jakarta will take you to a bustling city, complete with skyscrapers and traffic jams. Indeed, Jakarta is often considered to be the “Big Apple” of Southeast Asia. Our guide on moving to Jakarta will help you with your move by providing you with advice on housing, education, visas and more.

As an expat living in Jakarta, you will be living in Indonesia’s largest city. With over ten million inhabitants, Jakarta is a metropolis with international flair. Read the InterNations Guide on Jakarta for more information on Southeast Asia’s “Big Apple,” from culture to healthcare.

Are you thinking of working in Jakarta, also known as the “Big Durian” or “Big Apple”? Indonesia’s capital and largest city, as well as its economic and political center, has plenty of job opportunities. Our guide on working in Jakarta provides info on the economy, visas and health.

Forum Posts by Filipinos in Jakarta

Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow Filipinos in our Jakarta expat forums.

Filipino Expats in Jakarta Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for Filipino
expats in Jakarta to find the help and resources they
have been looking for.
The "Big Durian" will soon
become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you
to take full advantage of your new life here!

Get to know Jakarta’s Filipino expats.

Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow Filipinos in Jakarta.

Mingle with Fellow Filipinos in Jakarta at Our Events and Activities

Our Jakarta community is also very active offline.
Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on
monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Jakarta’s
fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors,
or a weekend trip to explore Indonesia’s
unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and
casual way to get in touch with fellow Filipino
expats in your city and Filipinos in
Indonesia. Interested? Simply sign up for
membership and join the ranks of our Filipinos
living in Jakarta.

Henrik Olsen

"I was amazed how many other members in Jakarta share the same interests as me. And some of them come from Norway, too ! "

Megan Turner

"It's a really helpful site: Via InterNations, we found an international playgroup for our kids (6 and 8 years old) here in Jakarta."